Jere retired from OI/Rexam July 1, 2013. He was employed there for 30 years.

Jere enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, and watching and attending the Pirates, Penguins, Steelers, and Pittsburgh Power
games.

He also enjoyed spending his summer family vacations at North Carolina
beaches.

He was predeceased by his father and mother, Angelo Toven and Grace (Pomroy) Toven; and his brother Ronald Toven.

He was also predeceased by his beloved pets, Buttons, Bows, Muff, Twoie, Callie and Taffy.

Visitation will be at the McKinney Funeral Home on Main Street, Brookville, on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, from 4 to 8 p.m.

The funeral will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at 1 p.m.. also at McKinney Funeral Home, with Rodney Martz officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation, in care of The Clarion Cancer Center â€” One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214; and the Bar-None Cowboy Church, 1963 Richardsville Rd., Brookville, PA 15825.

Memorial donation cards will be available at the funeral home.

Please remember to donate blood to your local blood bank to help others who are fighting against leukemia.